Documentation of
Alder Flycatcher
2016-114
Observer Information
Reporter:
Steven Mlodinow
Other Observers:
None
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Alder Flycatcher
First Date/Time:
8/14/2016 4:51:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
8/14/2016 5:33:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
60 seconds
County:
Weld
Specific Location:
Saint Vrain State Park
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Non-breeding
Habitat
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Swarovski 12x50
Distance:
20-40 feet
Light:
mediocre to excellent
Description of the Bird
Largish Empid with broad tail, flat head, medium length bill (dark maxilla, pinkish mandible without dark tip). Back and crown moderately bright green, extending down onto auriculars which were gray-green, contrasting sharply with white throat. Crisp thin and very narrow white eyering (circular, no elliptical quality). Some dusky on sides of chest. Belly pale yellowish. Wings blackish with bright buff wingbars, yellow-green to yellow-buff secondary edges and whitish tertial edges. Primary extension long. Tail blackish. Intermittently would flip tail vigourously upward. Twice gave "Peek" call typical of this species. Note that all photos (except one in flight) taken in deep shadow and primarily are used to give an idea of shape and contrast in wing.
Similar Species Discussion
Least Flycatcher with thicker eyering, smaller tail, smaller bill and shorter primary extension, whit call
Eastern Willow Flycatcher with darker overall color, usually a bit shorter primary extension, grayer head, typically crested appearance, and whit call
Resources Used
None
Previous Experience
Moderate with Alder, extensive with Least, modest to moderate with Eastern Willow
Notes
None entered
Additional Information
Date Documentation Submitted
8/14/2016 8:26:00 PM
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